Amy Gonzales, FNP-C

Amy Gonzalez- Townsend is a board-certified family nurse practitioner, born and raised in Bay City, TX.  She is married to Cody Townsend and has been blessed with fraternal twins Ellie and Eldan. She has over 13 years of medical experience, with 7 years in registered nursing.  As a nurse practitioner, she is qualified to practice in primary care; diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication for children, adolescents, and adults.

She began her medical journey as a Licensed vocational nurse at Matagorda Regional Medical Center. Here she spent her time working in surgical services recovering post-operative patients and assisting in surgical procedures. She decided to return to school to obtain her certification as a Registered nurse and continued working for the hospital’s pharmacy and mental health psych department. She transitioned to the specialty of hemodialysis and became a Registered charge nurse at American Renal Associates where she dedicated herself to serving patients in the center, the hospital, and in patient’s homes who required treatment. She feels privileged for her working experiences with patients and the delicate responsibility a nurse upholds.

While working full time, she maintained academic excellence and was always involved in her twin’s activities. She completed her bachelor’s in nursing science in 2016 at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center. Amy received the ” The Dean’s & President’s List ” award and graduated with honors for her excellence in academic achievement. She initiated her dream by obtaining her master’s in nursing with a focus on Family Nurse Practitioner, at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center.

Amy is rooted in her hometown and dedicates herself to caring for her community. She firmly believes that no one should struggle to find high-quality health care. Her practice serves the community for their urgent care and primary needs at MidCoast WellCare in Bay City, TX. Her main focus is prevention and wellness across the lifespan, specifically pediatrics and the adolescent community. She is committed to compassionate care and respects her patient’s individual choices. Her style of practice can be traditional or alternative medicine and believes we are made up as a whole person.

When not working Amy is devoted to her loving family and enjoys camping, fishing, watching movies, traveling, and her twins’ extracurricular activities. Her core value is to have a well-built foundation in hard work and education.

Amy provides healthcare at the MidCoast WellCare in Bay City, Texas.